Farmer salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A farmer earns a median of $89,900 a year ($43.22 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $99,820. About 6,500 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $89,900
- Gross pay
- $3,457.69
- Federal income tax
- −$421.08
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$214.38
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$50.14
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,772.10
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $89,900
- Federal
- $10,948
- FICA
- $6,877
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $72,075
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 11-9013). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmer make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $43.22; the average is $47.99.
What is the salary range for a farmer?
The bottom 10% earn under $54,320 and the top 10% earn over $160,020 a year.
How much is $89,900 after taxes?
About $72,075 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $66,790 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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